2002 Acura RSX Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 Acura RSX, 7% of the 76 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,300 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“*open body seam at drivers a-pillar. I reported this problem twice as suspension noise which I though was the problem; dealer found no problem with the suspension. A few months went by and I realized the noise was coming from the driver side specially when turning wheels all the way to the left. Dealer kept the car from 2/12/04 until 2/28/04... Body seam was rewelded by an independent body shop. Now I get metal clicking noise when going over bumps. I don't feel safe driving this car after all and I get frustrate everytime I hear noises in the fron end.”
NHTSA complaint #10060299, filed 2004-03, 3,500 miles“Acura RSX: radiator and condenser have absolutely no protection (grill) in this model. The RSX is very susceptible to road debris damaging the condenser and radiator rendering the car inoperative, due to overheating and rapid loss of radiator fluid. This is especially true at highway speeds. Acura considers this an act of god and does not cover this damage. My sense is that this is very faulty manufacturing. The service managers related to me that there has been a number of repairs in recent past, and not just with this model. The NHTSA is requested to fully explore this problem with Acura.”
NHTSA complaint #10018582, filed 2003-05, 17,100 miles“The RSX is a brand new car that has only been on the market for about six weeks. The car has a very serious safety problem when driven by smaller adults. Basically, smaller adults can not see effectively out of the car. I will fax a letter that I have written to the president of american honda motors with this form. I sincerely believe that it is just a matter of time before some drivers of the car are involved in crashes because they simply can not see out. …”
NHTSA complaint #752106, filed 2001-09“Rear bumper cover falling off. The rear of the car has a large plastic cover that extends the width of the car and covers the bumper from the bottom of the car to the bottom of the taillights. The top of this cover is held in place by a series of clips that are part of two metal strips bolted to the car. These clips engage set points along the bumper cover. The clips, particularly those directly below the taillights, do not properly hold the bumper cover. …”
NHTSA complaint #764570, filed 2002-07“Bumper not flushed nor aligned, unlike the left rear end. Bumper paint failing due to improper mounting of the rear bumper. As a result, bumper rubs against the rear signal lights causing the paint to fall/chip.”
NHTSA complaint #764589, filed 2002-07Related service bulletins
- 10013628Nov 23, 2004Wind noise at the top of the windshield.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4 | 17% |
| 2002 | 5 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2002 Acura RSX
20 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Acura RSX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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